Freaked Out Teen Punches Infant In Head After Secretly Giving Birth

“Alyce was asked if she felt her actions had caused all of the injuries to the baby,” the document states. “She responded that she did.”

Eighty-fifth District Court Judge John Mead denied Morales’ bond during Thursday’s arraignment and she remains in Benzie County’s jail.

Prosecutor Sara Swanson said Mead was concerned the Illinois resident was a flight risk. She said the open homicide charge — which carries a maximum life imprisonment penalty — could be changed as the investigation proceeds.

“Open murder means that once the case goes to jury they can decide between first- and second-degree,” she said, elaborating that the difference between first- and second-degree homicide is premeditation. “At this point it’s just so early, I guess I want a little more information before I decide.”

Morales was arraigned on Thursday and a judge ordered she be held behind bars sans bail.